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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1905
Page
3
The Athena Mercantile Company states that despite a large price cut over the last 30 days, it will maintain those reduced prices and apply an additional cut on select lines. The notice signals ongoing markdowns to attract buyers and clear stock.
A storefront advertises discounted garments including cloaks jackets and heavy cloth jackets with prices ranging from two dollars to twenty dollars. The ad highlights recent season styles and half fitting garments as part of a large assortment offered at reduced rates.
Athena residents and visitors are noted in this round of short items. Mentions include Mrs. B. L. Barnett visiting near Milton, John Bannister’s county seat business, Mayor Barnes of Weston in town, and editor M. A. Ferguson visiting. Several appointments, travels, and illnesses appear, with local churches and gardens referenced along with small business notes and new equipment in a blacksmith shop.
A letter to Edward Koontz from T J Kirk reveals a California train wreck that killed the engineer while the Kirk party escaped serious harm. Louis Audette bought 608 acres at 12 dollars per acre and plans to move to Alberta after settling his reservation affairs, with Charles Bodine to farm the land. James Musgrove and Duncan McIntyre head to Alberta to seek land investments. Mack Royse, 12, is to be examined for sanity in Pendleton after behavior changes noted over time.
Residents of Weston mountain report abundant vegetable and fruit crops thriving on higher ground once thought unsuitable. Caplinger, three miles south, praises large celery and superior strawberries, noting a later season yet better quality and market prices. Coupon drive for Fair Store pictures and local remedies advertise Ballard’s Horehound Syrup, Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea, and Herbine liver regulator with testimonials and drugstore pricing.
In a 20 year open market, ladies gold filled watches fitted with 15 jewel Elgin or Waltham movements priced at 13.50. Stock limited, come in while selection lasts. Fine watch repairing specialties offered by F. H. Coolidge at McBrides Drug Store, Athera.
Items in Brief list various sales and goods from Athena Mercantile Co and other local firms. Highlights include remnant sale announcements, bargains on belts, bread, coffee, and groceries, plus notices of rubber and overshoe HQ Ely Scott and Stan’s supplier notes. Customer praise for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea appears as testimonial.
Harriett Howard of 200 West 138th Street New York writes of long standing salt rheum or eczema. She credits Bucklow's Arnica Salve with curing her skin trouble, noting its quick healing for cuts burns and sores. Available for 25 cents at Palace drug store.
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